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Vasantha Maligai(1972)

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Tamil162 mins

Vasantha Maligai (1972) is a 162-minute Tamil film directed by K.S. Prakash Rao. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri and Nagesh.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 September 1972
Director
K.S. Prakash Rao
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 42m
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Storyline

A man struggles with alcoholism. His life changes when he experiences genuine love, which helps him transform.

A drunkard finds redemption through an unexpected love.

Film Details

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162Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 September 1972
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVasantha Maaligai

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was a remake of the 1969 Telugu hit 'Buddhimantudu', also directed by K. S. Prakash Rao.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films where Gemini Ganesan played a character with a major negative flaw like alcoholism.
  • The movie's hit song 'Avalukkenna' was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan.
  • Actress Jayalalithaa was initially considered for the female lead, but the role eventually went to Vanisri.
  • The film's title refers to a metaphorical 'spring palace', symbolising renewal and hope in the story.
  • It was released during a period when social dramas about personal redemption were popular in Tamil cinema.
  • Director K. S. Prakash Rao was known for successful remakes across South Indian languages.

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